NSF International, an independent nonprofit focused on public health and safety-based risk management, has named Jack Corley of Symrise PureScents as part of its independent committee.

This committee comprises a diverse group of individuals representing stakeholders in the industry, industry trade association, product certifier/testing lab, supply chain and user/consumer sectors in natural personal care. Clients from the cleaning, personal care and food industries are also part of this committee.

Corley will serve as representative of the fragrance and cosmetics industry by giving technical guidance on NSF International's public health and safety standards. In addition to providing technical guidance to NSF on related issues, his various responsibilities will include reviewing and voting on new standards or proposed revisions to existing standards. Also, he will participate at joint committee meetings, and in task groups as needed.

"We are very delighted that we were invited to join the committee. This move acknowledges our commitment and expertise in the area of public health and consumer safety”, said Mike O'Hara, vice president, operations, scent & care division North America and acting general manager Symrise PureScents, Symrise North America. “We will continue to extend our know-how and actively contribute to risk management solutions in our industry.”